Crinum digweedii Mermaid Sarracenia Jupiter's beard emerges in spring

Jupiter's beard emerges in spring with glaucous green foliage adorning the base of the 3' tall flowering spikes that end with terminal clusters of tiny

each should have a few short rhizomes

Clumps of Hosta 'Hollywood Lights' are topped with 2' tall spikes of light lavender hummingbird-friendly flowers in mid-July

It needs virtually no maintenance if planted with the proper initial spacing

Crinum digweedii Mermaid Sarracenia Jupiter's beard emerges in springCrinum x digweedii 'Mermaid' is a hybrid of Crinum americanum x Crinum scabrum from Texas crinum breeder, Marcelle Sheppard. The clumps of glossy green, deeply channeled leaves are topped, starting in mid September (NC) with 30" stalks, terminating in a cluster of large, fragrant white flowers with wide central red stripes nicely vigorous.